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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,256.53, 6,382.73 and 1,483.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,256.53, 6,382.73 and 1,483.13 is: 2,223.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,256.53 : 6,382.73 = 1,483.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,256.53/6,382.73 = 1,483.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,256.53x = 6,382.73 × 1,483.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,256.53x = 9,466,438.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,466,438.01/4,256.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.98

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